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U.S. ZIP Code · MS38603

Benton County · Memphis, TN-MS-AR

Typical home value

$150,957[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+10.2%
5-year / yr
+1.8%
10-year / yr
+2.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-46.9%
vs metro
-36.2%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 38603 location in MS
Location of ZIP 38603 in MS

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 38603 is worth $150,957 — 36.2% below the Memphis, TN-MS-AR median. Over the past year, values have risen 10.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$550[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Benton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
2,530[3]
Median household income
$43,676[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Benton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-37[5]
Moved in
222
Moved out
259

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
2
  • ASHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST

    256 students

  • ASHLAND MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 7–12 · BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST

    220 students

  • BENTON CO REGIONAL VOCATIONAL CEN

    High · Grades 9–12 · BENTON CO SCHOOL DIST

    0 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$763
Loan principal$120,766
Down payment$30,191
Total interest paid$154,030

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$934
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
11th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 38603?
The typical home in 38603 is worth $150,957, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 38603?
Home values in 38603 are up 10.2% over the past year, and up 1.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 38603?
The effective property tax rate in 38603 is 0.4% — roughly $550 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 38603?
ZIP code 38603 has a population of 2,530 and a median household income of $43,676.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $150,967
    Gross yield
    10.3%
  • MS

    Typical home
    $151,891
    Gross yield
  • Memphis, TN

    Typical home
    $158,219
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Tunica, MS

    Typical home
    $142,857
    Gross yield
  • Bethlehem CDP, MS

    Typical home
    $161,859
    Gross yield
  • Hickory Flat, MS

    Typical home
    $162,804
    Gross yield

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